ordination
noun
or·di·na·tion
ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən 
: the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
Examples of ordination in a Sentence
He is a candidate for ordination.
After his ordination, he will be assigned to a local parish.
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Modern Catholic teachings do not express this attitude directly, but some Catholic feminists argue that views of women’s blood pollution still influence the church’s position against women’s ordination.
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many felt the ordination was too late, given the fact DMX was already dead.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Many felt the ordination was too late, given the fact DMX was already dead.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ordination. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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ordination
noun
or·di·na·tion
ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən
: the act of ordaining : the state of being ordained
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